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South West Leader Holds Security Meeting Amid Increased Lafta-Gareen Forces Activity in Bay

02 November 2026 · Verified · 3+ independent sources · Edition 21

South West State leader Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe chaired an emergency security meeting in Baidoa to address the deteriorating security situation. This comes as forces loyal to former regional president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen reportedly increased their movements in parts of the Bay region. The meeting aimed to assess and respond to these heightened military activities.

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